Location: Beechworth - The Pines Offices (2 Kurrajong Way, Beechworth)
Department: Office of the CEO
Employment type: Casual
About Indigo Shire Council
At Indigo Shire Council, we are committed to making life better for our community through quality services, essential infrastructure, and strategic planning. Indigo Shire is known for its vibrant towns, heritage-rich landscapes, and strong community spirit. As a Council, we embrace these strengths while fostering a transparent, inclusive, and high-performing organisation. Indigo Shire was created on 18 November 1994, following Local Government amalgamations in Victoria. The Shire is made up of the former Shires of Beechworth, Chiltern, Rutherglen and Yackandandah.
About the role
Indigo Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest for the role of Independent Member on its CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee. This is an opportunity to contribute external expertise, independent oversight, and governance leadership to a key committee overseeing the employment, performance, and remuneration of the CEO.
- This is a paid position, with remuneration based on industry benchmarks.
- The Independent Member will be appointed for a term of up to 4 years, with an option for reappointment. The Committee may meet up to 4 times per year.
- As part of the employment process all applicants will be required to submit a minimum of two referees and be prepared to undergo a National Police Check and provide evidence of qualifications.
The key responsibilities of the Independent Member include:
- Attending all Committee meetings at the times, dates, and places as determined by the Committee.
- Facilitating all Committee meetings and carrying out the duties and exercising the discretions conferred on the Independent Member in accordance with the CEO Employment and Remuneration Policy, the Committee Terms and Reference and any other rules or procedures adopted by the Committee from time to time.
- Actively participating in the Committee's mid-year and annual review of the CEO's performance plan, ensuring alignment with the Council's strategic objectives and the CEO's KPIs.
- Actively participating in the deliberations and recommendations of the Committee, providing independent advice to support transparent and well-informed decision-making.
- Overseeing the preparation of documentation relevant to the Committee and the CEO's employment and remuneration, including Committee minutes and reports to the Council on the CEO's performance and remuneration reviews. This includes conducting relevant benchmarking and interviews as part of the annual review.
- Ensuring the Committee discharges its role and complies with the CEO Employment and Remuneration Policy and the Local Government Act 2020, maintaining governance integrity and legal compliance.
About you
We are seeking candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Executive recruitment, HR, or performance management.
- Employment law, corporate governance, or local government experience.
- Remuneration benchmarking and contract negotiations.
- Board-level advisory experience or senior executive leadership.
Interested?
For further details, refer to the Information Kit or contact Carla Hanlon, Executive Manager People & Governance for a confidential discussion on .
To Apply
Please submit your CV, cover letter addressing your skills, experience & qualifications, how you meet the selection criteria, your remuneration expectations as well as the names of two professional referees. The Selection Criteria can be found in the Information Kit.
Applications close by 4pm Sunday 30 March 2025.
If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact the Indigo Shire Council People & Culture team via email at or phone .
